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DLA Piper

False Claims Act Year in Review: 2024

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The US government and private plaintiffs use the False Claims Act (FCA) – a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War – to combat various forms of fraud...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Making Compliance Your New Year's Resolution

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As we begin a new year, it is the perfect time for companies subject to any government agreement to renew their focus on compliance. These binding resolutions require ongoing diligence to avoid civil and potentially criminal...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Congressional and Government Investigations in 2023: What to Expect from the New Congress

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As the 118th Congress prepares to take office, those who may be targets of a new congressional agenda emphasizing government investigations should assess and address their vulnerabilities. Top industry targets for...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Report: DOJ Launches Investigation into Alleged Energy Pricing Benchmark Fraud

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Investigators with the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly are investigating energy pricing benchmarks published by Platts, targeting suspected manipulation of deal prices provided by individual traders.  According to...more

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What Recipients of PPP Loans Need to Know and Do to Mitigate Fraud Risk

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While the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) have given businesses a lifeline during these uncertain times, they also present a risk for fraud...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Enforcement Risks and the CARES Act

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, provided for the establishment and expansion of a range of economic assistance programs designed to help...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Don't Let Money Cost Too Much: Safeguarding Against Enforcement Actions Related to COVID-19 Stimulus Funds

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Criminal Willie Sutton was once asked why he robbed banks. His response: “Because that’s where the money is.” Introduction - With the enactment of the CARES Act on March 25, 2020, the U.S. government appropriated $2.2...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 2.20.2020 | Top Story: Fed Minutes Show Central Bank Happy With Economy, Worried About Coronavirus

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Newly released minutes from the Fed’s January meeting show central bankers preoccupied with global risks, including the still-growing economic impact of the coronavirus, while still taking a wait-and-see approach to any...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Preparing for an Investigation

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The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (Evaluation), under Prong 7 Confidential Reporting and Investigation asks the following: Properly Scoped Investigation by Qualified Personnel – How...more

K&L Gates LLP

How Can the Automotive Industry Strengthen Its Regulatory Compliance Process and Reduce Its Compliance Risks?

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Many Americans listened last week to the admissions by the now former President of Volkswagen that the company had been “dishonest” and had cheated on the U.S. emissions tests. How was this happening at the world’s #1...more

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